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Pub and History Tour of Durham with Alcohol Tasting
$40.83
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
The Pub and History Tour of Durham offers a unique blend of the city’s rich history and vibrant pub culture. This engaging 2.5-hour walking tour takes you through the heart of Durham, showcasing its stunning architecture and fascinating tales.
- 🍺 Visit Durham Market Place to uncover stories behind the iconic buildings and influential figures that shaped the city's history.
- 🍻 Enjoy your first pub stop on Saddler Street, where you'll taste local ales while hearing captivating tales of history and folklore.
- 🏛️ Stroll around Palace Green and the UNESCO World Heritage Site, learning about Durham's founding and the legendary Prince Bishops.
- 🌉 Cross the iconic Kingsgate Bridge, taking in the views en route to the next historic pub in the borough of Elvet.
- 🍺 Experience a classic pub in Elvet while enjoying a drink and delving into the borough's intriguing history.
- 🔍 Hear chilling tales from Durham's darker history, including stories of infamous criminals and executions.
- 🍻 Discover the third pub on Old Elvet as you enjoy a drink and listen to local folklore and stories.
- 🌉 Encounter Elvet Bridge on your way to the final pub stop, enriching your understanding of Durham's historical landscape.
- 🍹 Conclude the tour at the Half Moon Inn, a popular city center bar with ample dining and drinking options nearby, just a short walk back to Market Place.
- 🍺 Each pub stop includes a half pint of cask ale or draught beer/cider, totaling four tastings throughout the tour.
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Pub and History Tour of Durham with Alcohol Tasting
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
- 1/2 pint of cask ale or draught beer/cider included in each pub (4 in total)
Meeting point
Please meet at 'The Man on the Horse' statue in the centre of the Market Place.
Return details
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Durham Market PlaceWe will explore the stories behind the buildings and people that have shaped our city's history in the Market Place. From here, we will walk a short distance to our first pub stop.
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Whist tasting some ale, we will share stories of history and folklore in and around Saddler Street, including this historic pub.
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Whilst strolling around Palace Green and the UNESCO World Heritage Site, we will learn about the founding of the city and the legendary Prince Bishops of Durham.
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Kingsgate FootbridgeWe will walk across the iconic Kingsgate Bridge whilst on our way to our next pub stop in the borough of Elvet.
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A drink and tales in a classic historic pub in Elvet whilst learning about some of the borough's history.
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We will discover tales from the darker side of Durham's history including infamous criminals, executions and prison history.
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The Dun CowWe will walk to and explore out third pub on the historic street of Old Elvet. Stories and folklore as we enjoy a drink of local ale.
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Elvet BridgeWe will encounter out third bridge on route to our final pub stop in Elvet.
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Half Moon InnThe tour finishes with a final drink in a popular city centre bar with access to plenty of food and drink options in the vicinity and only a short walk back to the Market Place.
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Pub and History Tour of Durham with Alcohol Tasting
$40.83
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
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